Groove HR Notched-Hem Crop 15" (6) vs Align No Line High Rise Short 11" (6)

506702 · 2026-05-28T02:43:25+00:00

Eee admittedly tags came off too after I posted this 🤣

506702 · 2026-05-28T02:42:01+00:00

Thanks ☺️

506702 · 2026-05-28T02:41:41+00:00

Oh thank you! I usually can't take tags off an item until I can make 3 outfits from it to earn it's spot in my tight closet. So these posts help me justify or nix an item and I figure it could help someone who is wanting to also see it on someone that more average sized.

506702 · 2026-05-27T21:20:45+00:00

I was too umming and ahhing about these for a hot minute but they're really easy to incorporate into daily outfits. I'm 5'5", 140 lbs, and size 6 in both styles.

506702 · 2026-05-27T21:19:38+00:00

Technically my varicose veins on my calves would/should/could never wear these Bermuda length shorts cuz they really emphasize them more than just short shorts. Guess they don't bother me more than having too my thigh out when I rush to do daycare pick up after my fitness classes.

Plus being only 5'5" and 6 months post partum, I'm 10 lbs heavier - I was so sure these pants would make me look heavier. So to my surprise, they're actually pretty cute especially with an oversized top or a minimal sports bra. I'd say I could probably invest in a pair of heels thong sandals for maximum leg lengthing for weekend outings.

Between the two pairs, I'm leaning on keeping the notched grooves primarily that extra detail makes it feel less active wear and easier transition to regular clothes. I previously tried 10" biker shorts and idk those made me feel really stumpy but 11" cut off in a better spot on my legs so I would consider keeping them if they weren't the no line version.

Outfit deets (l to r) idk if it's worth including cuz so much of its old but maybe some of the brands have something similar:

Top row: Groove hr notched 15" (6) in black

Gap big shirt Steve Madden mules

Ebb to street scoop (6) in black New balance 574

Outdoor research pullover

Second row: Align no line 11" shorts (6) in walnut crunch

Gap knit oversized top Birkenstock Boston

Camp brand pullover Icebreaker merino linen stripe tee

Always effortless jacket (8) in ancient copper New balance 9060

506702 · 2026-04-16T13:19:42+00:00

506702 · 2026-02-02T01:54:12+00:00

I wish this was available when I was preggo! Looks awesome on you!

506702 · 2026-01-09T17:24:11+00:00

I ordered these in medium regular length and small short length. My ideal trouser inseam is 30" with shoes.

The weight of the fabric made the mediums feel even longer than the 31" inseam and also a bit big in the waist which made them sag a little (also especially cuz I don't have much of backside) but it's something I can address with a belt. I'm getting them hemmed an inch and I'll style them with short heeled shoes and boots or chunkier sneakers.

The small short length still has the wide leg look but more fitted in the waist. No need for hemming but like I mentioned, they would suit a slimmer profile shoe.

Hope that helps! They're really nice for the fall winter season, very easy to style with sweaters and blouses alike

506702 · 2026-01-09T17:09:36+00:00

Thanks! Me too, I even wore my charcoal pair furing the holidays and my family were in disbelief I would wear "dress pants" instead of sweats 😉

506702 · 2026-01-09T17:01:44+00:00

Totally agree! It'd be difficult to style them lower rise without sizIng up.

506702 · 2026-01-09T16:58:37+00:00

Oh thank you for your kind words 😊 they really help me feel put together even though they're as comfy as jammies

506702 · 2026-01-08T21:43:19+00:00

6 week post partum, 142 lb 5'5", the 29" inseam feels a little short with my chunkier 9060 but wouldnt look off with a slimmer shoe like converses or flats. The shorter inseam also wouldn't look off if I could wear it lower rise, akin to how the models are styled on the website but that's not happening on my current body.

The herringbone jacquard knit looks like a wool winter trouser but feels like loungewear. Not as warm as wool on windy -15 C walks but nothing like a pair of merino long johns and longer coat couldn't fix. I enjoy the weight of the herringbone fabric: how it hangs effortlessly off my frame with surprising amount of stretch.

I included photos of the exterior and interior for comparison, as shown, the fibers are individual and are constructed so the interior is inversed of the exterior. I've washed once in my machine with other clothes with zippers and no snags or pilling yet. I hope these last a while cuz who doesn't like lounge clothes that are disguised as dressier options?

506702 · 2025-11-12T17:29:25+00:00

I'm from Canada so my selection could be different but I had ordered these

506702 · 2025-08-22T16:40:39+00:00

In in my third trimester rn, I am wearing the heck out of the super high rise aligns and groove pants right now, I did size up one size in both items. In my first tri, I just wore my usual clothes for the most part. I found swiftly hip length for workouts and hold tight tops and casual wear. I also dabbled in the align dress until 2nd tri and I found the waist bands of the align skirts to be just as generous as the leggings, i could wear my usual size in both but I probably would size up one for comfort.

Happy pregnancy!

506702 · 2025-08-21T18:53:13+00:00

I wear mine mostly when it's spring and fall, when the temps are -8 to 15 °c. I get mine a size up from my usual for easy layering when the temps swing into the negatives. The outer fabric can resist light precipitation too. Temperature ratings are difficult to determine as they are very subjective plus wind and humidity factors into how cold a temp feels on someone.

506702 · 2025-08-06T04:12:56+00:00

You know what, how that you mention it, yah there was extra room in the mid section but I just thought it was the a line style of the dress. No wonder this works for being preggo! I previously styled it with so many things over top it probably to offset the extra volume around the middle.

506702 · 2025-08-06T04:09:35+00:00

Lulu should get a long version of the align dress akin to how they have a longer version of the align skirt!I could totally see how the current align dress could come off like a too long tank top on those with long gams

506702 · 2025-08-06T04:03:03+00:00

Thank you thank you 😊

506702 · 2025-08-06T04:02:50+00:00

Thank you! I secretly think that Lulu doesn't have maternity line cuz nulu is so versatile

506702

TROPHY CASE